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As Episcopalians in the Diocese of Massachusetts, we gave thanks last weekend as we elected a new bishop to lead us – the Rev. Alan Gates of St. Paul’s Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.  We will eagerly await his arrival as we look forward to his consecration on Sept. 13. We may have great…

More and more churches in the diocese are discovering that solar energy can be a cost-effective part of their stewardship of parish resources and of the environment.   Tom Gaitley …

With economic justice for low-wage workers on their minds, about 60 Episcopalians marched up the hill from the Cathedral Church of St. Paul to the State House on April 9 to ask their legislators to vote for an increase in the minimum wage and earned sick time for all workers.Bishop M. Thomas Shaw,…

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The Rev. Alan M. Gates, rector of St. Paul’s Church in Cleveland Heights, was elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts on Saturday, returning him to the diocese where he was ordained a priest in 1988.

Episcopalians of eastern Massachusetts on Saturday elected the Rev. Alan M. Gates, rector of a large church in Ohio, to succeed Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, who will retire in September after a 20-year tenure. Gates, 56, will lead a diverse and active diocese with 183 congregations and 63,000 baptized…

The people of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts have elected an Ohio parish priest to be their next bishop.At the special electing convention held on Saturday, April 5, clergy and lay delegates elected the Rev. Alan M. Gates, the rector of St. Paul’s Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, to…

The Travel Channel show "Church Secrets and Legends" recently featured Boston's Old North Church. Most people have heard the story of Paul Revere's lanterns--one if by land, two if by sea--but have you heard of John Childs, the man who "flew" from the steeple in 1757?  Click the link to watch…

The Diocese of Massachusetts will elect a new diocesan bishop on Saturday, April 5.  Live updates from the electing convention will be posted here, with the most recent ballot results appearing at the top.  The electing convention begins at 9 a.m. with the celebration of Holy Eucharist. …

 Lent Madness is pits saints against each other for the coveted Golden Halo. There is a website with weekly video updates and regular blog posts. Every day, thousands of people read about and vote for their favorite saints online. This discipline can help people live out their faith. As…